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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-23-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,673
Posted By TheGodfather
Farewell Xoutpost! I have jumped off the BMW wagon...for now

After getting the X5 tranny fixed up I sold it just yesterday. It received a pre purchase inspection from the dealership and "passed" with flying colours. They only recommended 3K in parts and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-17-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,708
Posted By TheGodfather
Engine shudder/rev/vibration when turning steering wheel?

I am taking the X5 into the BMW dealership for a PPI on behalf of a interested buyer. I do not know of anything currently wrong with the X other than...

A shudder/rev/vibration, with RPM...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Now that it is fixed, from a strictly dollars and...

Now that it is fixed, from a strictly dollars and cents point of view, keeping this X5 for the next 3.5 years will probably be less expensive than purchasing another car of my liking. I assumed 1.5K...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-12-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Yes, as far as my experience goes in Alberta, you...

Yes, as far as my experience goes in Alberta, you can choose to go to a quality mechanic or an "economical" mechanic, but you cant have both.

I guess the market is larger in the States, which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Got the X5 back yesterday. Here is itemized list...

Got the X5 back yesterday. Here is itemized list for those interested:

Diagnostic BMW Specialist Indy - 105
Diagnostic Transmission Specialist - 74

BMW Specialist Indy:
Used (tested)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Thanks for the link! I was informed by the...

Thanks for the link!

I was informed by the transmission shop that the problem was mechanical.

So I have opted to replace with a used transmission at the first shop. I am eager to get it fixed,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Usually I would be the type to shop around,...

Usually I would be the type to shop around, troubleshoot, diy etc. But I am in the "sick of this shit" zone.

I am not new to repairs either. But this one just hit me hard. And I feel like a dummy....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
$3,100 Canadian for the used Tranny with 61K. ...

$3,100 Canadian for the used Tranny with 61K.

Cost for the whole job including new oil and filter is $5,500.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Yea, I just called the transmission place for an...

Yea, I just called the transmission place for an update and to suggest doing a tranny fluid flush and change. and he interjected with the cost associated with just that.

The first BMW specialist...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
never had the ATF/pan filter changed. 1....

never had the ATF/pan filter changed.

1. Depending on what they come back with I will try a fluid flush. I just dropped it off at a transmission shop 30 mins ago. Seeing what they come back with....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,906
Posted By TheGodfather
Need new transmission. In disbelief.

So I just got a called from a "BMW Specialist" indy, telling me I need a new transmission.

He says there is slippage in the gears. Read the codes. Says new tranny is required.

I am in shock.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,956
Posted By TheGodfather
Based on my research, I am thinking this is a...

Based on my research, I am thinking this is a faulty eccentric shaft sensor.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 104,148
Posted By TheGodfather
I lowered it slowly with the car on. Should...

I lowered it slowly with the car on.

Should inflate automatically.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,956
Posted By TheGodfather
Any ideas?

Any ideas?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 104,148
Posted By TheGodfather
Pretty easy fix. But I had a fu** of a time...

Pretty easy fix. But I had a fu** of a time getting the new spring to lock in at the top without being able to see.

The old spring was already deflated for removal from the deterioration.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 104,148
Posted By TheGodfather
I am planning on replacing the rear drivers side...

I am planning on replacing the rear drivers side air spring today.

Due to location circumstances, I have limited tools. Is it okay if I only jack up the once side? Or is this going to be an issue?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,956
Posted By TheGodfather
Cold weather idle: Engine/RPM needle Shudder/stutter when stopping (cold weather)

Since the cold weather has hit, I have noticed the engine very lightly shuddering when I am below 1000 rpm after rolling to a stop.

I can see the RPM gauge stutter up and down in unison with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,362
Posted By TheGodfather
Well I have just been informed by this indy,...

Well I have just been informed by this indy, that:



At this point, even if they are BSing me, it would be marginal cost savings to have the car towed to another indy to save the potential ~$200...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,362
Posted By TheGodfather
hmm, this is what the indy ("bmw specialist")...

hmm, this is what the indy ("bmw specialist") told me.

The owner is an X dealership tech.

So, if I tell him this will he just BS me?

Is there somewhere I can find what all has been updated...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,362
Posted By TheGodfather
Updating Modules after Gear Shift Lever install

I have to replace my gear selector lever, and I have been advised that there will have to be an update/install of the program module.

I was told, it is possible that we may run into issues if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,733
Posted By TheGodfather
Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, the...

Thanks for the feedback!

Unfortunately, the cost to me to make so few of these would be pretty high.

Right now to safely break even I would need to sell 6 @ $40 per unit (includes est. R&D...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-03-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,393
Posted By TheGodfather
For a guy who has and It...

For a guy who has



and



It seems odd you would think your X3 35i is an X3M, regardless of having owned an X BMW before or not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 300,160
Posted By TheGodfather
As far as I know, - Yes the AC option is...

As far as I know,

- Yes the AC option is configurable.

- Bluetooth depends on hardware. And if the car was not equipped with the newer idrive 2009+ then coding will do nothing.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 300,160
Posted By TheGodfather
Just a heads up to any Canadians looking to buy a...

Just a heads up to any Canadians looking to buy a cable from ebay:

I had a not so good experience with seller "koolcanuck"

Here are some of the negative reviews all with the same themes (no...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-19-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,733
Posted By TheGodfather
Works surprisingly well. In fact when the pad is...

Works surprisingly well. In fact when the pad is clean you have to pull the phone with two hands, holding the plastic handle and pulling on the phone.

Just needs to be wiped down every so often...
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